Registered Manager

Are you an experienced Registered Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to develop and lead a children's residential home?

We are recruiting for a Registered Manager to join a growing, forward-thinking children's residential care provider in North London. Offering a competitive salary, generous performance bonuses, flexible working arrangements and genuine opportunities for career progression, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting difference while developing your management career.

You will have the opportunity to establish and lead a new children's home, creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for young people aged 7–17 who have experienced trauma, instability or challenging circumstances.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will:

• Take full responsibility for the operational management and development of the children's home.

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of residential childcare professionals, promoting a positive and supportive working culture.

• Ensure the service operates in line with Ofsted requirements, safeguarding legislation and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.

• Implement trauma-informed, PACE-based approaches to support young people's emotional, behavioural and developmental needs.

• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, admissions and transitions, ensuring individual needs are consistently met.

• Act as the Safeguarding Lead, maintaining the highest standards of child protection and welfare.

• Build strong working relationships with local authorities, social workers, families and external professionals.

• Drive continuous improvement through quality assurance, audits and effective leadership.

Benefits

The successful Registered Manager will receive:

• Competitive salary with additional on-call payments.

• Ofsted bonuses: £1,500 for a Good rating or £3,000 for Outstanding.

• Occupancy bonuses: £150 per child per month above agreed occupancy.

• 31 days' annual leave including bank holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday.

• Flexible working arrangements, including up to 2 days working from home and flexitime options.

• Fully funded qualifications and ongoing professional development.

• Clear progression opportunities into Senior Management, Area Manager and Internal Trainer positions.

• Wellness allowance and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

• Mileage reimbursement, access to a company vehicle when required and meals during shifts.

• Blue Light Card discounts, referral bonuses and company social events.

Requirements

To be considered for this Registered Manager position, you will need:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience working within children's residential care.

• At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory, Deputy Manager or management position.

• Previous experience supporting children with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioural difficulties.

• A proven track record of contributing to or achieving at least a Good Ofsted inspection outcome.

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Children's Residential Care or a recognised equivalent.

• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding procedures and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.

• A full UK driving licence.

• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Registered Manager to take ownership of a developing service, shape its culture from the ground up and progress within an expanding organisation.

Apply today or contact Callum Baker at Leaders in Care on 07445 309375 for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity.